Receiving of Patient for Operation Theatre Procedure 

Course Overview

This course provides detailed training on the safe and efficient reception of patients in the Operation Theatre (OT). It covers preoperative verification, patient identification, handover procedures, infection control measures, and psychological support to ensure smooth surgical workflow and patient safety.

Who Can Attend?

? Nursing students (ANM, GNM, BSc Nursing)
? Operating room nurses and surgical assistants
? OT technicians and hospital support staff
? Medical officers and anesthetists
? Healthcare professionals involved in surgical patient care

Course Benefits

? Learn step-by-step patient reception in OT
? Understand patient verification and safety protocols
? Gain knowledge of infection control and aseptic techniques
? Improve team coordination and communication in OT
? Enhance career prospects in OT nursing, surgical assistance, and hospital management

Course Content

1. Introduction to OT Patient Reception

? Importance of patient reception in OT
? Roles and responsibilities of OT staff

2. Patient Identification and Preoperative Checklist

? Verifying patient identity (Name, ID, Surgery Type)
? Checking consent forms and medical records
? Preoperative assessment (Vitals, Allergies, Investigations)

3. Infection Control and Aseptic Measures

? Hand hygiene and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) usage
? Preparing sterile OT environment
? Patient skin preparation and surgical site marking

4. Communication and Handover Procedures

? Coordination with ward nurses and anesthetists
? Reporting patient’s last medication and fasting status
? Addressing patient concerns before surgery

5. Positioning and Preparing the Patient in OT

? Safe patient transport to OT table
? Correct positioning based on surgical procedure
? Monitoring vitals before anesthesia induction

6. Emergency Preparedness in OT

? Identifying and managing preoperative complications
? Readiness of emergency drugs and resuscitation equipment
? Coordination with the surgical and anesthesia team

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion, which can be used for career growth in OT nursing, surgical assistance, and hospital operations.